"Close the mountain gate? Young master, why is that? Are you worried about retaliation from the Boundless Holy Land?"
"Young master, is this... really that serious?"
Zeng Mushen was equally shocked, but he didn't say a word. Instead, he shouted angrily:
"Since you've given the order, young master, just do as you're told. Why all the nonsense?"
The elders immediately fell silent, as if waking from a dream, and hurriedly ran out.
At this moment, Xiahou Nan and the others were also shocked by Chu Mo's words.
Why close the mountain gates right after a great victory? Why are you acting as if you're facing a formidable enemy?
Chu Mo considered for a moment, then looked at Xiahou Nan and said guiltily:
"Lord Xiahou, please return. Please be careful in the future."
"If my estimation is correct, the forces behind the Boundless Holy Land will likely visit our sect soon."
"That strength is beyond our capabilities; we can only temporarily avoid its edge. Chu Mo will repay your kindness today in the future!"
Xiahou Nan was horrified, but he said nothing more.
As the ruler of a country, he sometimes couldn't only think of himself, so he grabbed his daughter and tried to turn and leave.
But Xiahou Ruoxi's expression remained resolute: "Father, I won't leave, I..."
But this time...
Xiahou Nan did not comply with her request. He simply waved his hand, wrapped her up, and disappeared from the spot.
...
At this moment, Venerable Cangyuan was standing excitedly in front of an old man in black robes, his eyes filled with utmost respect.
"My lord, the target has been found; he is currently at the Demon Slayer Sect!"
"Then why not capture him?" The old man in black robes asked, his face full of displeasure.
"That person's combat power is too heaven-defying. If I force my way in, I'm worried that I'll alert him and he'll escape in the end."
"Hmph, it seems he really did absorb that stuff. Damn it!"
The old man in black robes snorted angrily, then said coldly:
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and leave!"
After speaking, he disappeared from the spot, and Venerable Cangyuan hurriedly followed.
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